The General Union Fukuoka Office is kicking off a new series of labor consultations, with the first face-to-face session scheduled…
In a recent case that highlights the power of organized labor, a dedicated teacher’s decision to join a union led…
As a union with a high percentage of irregular foreign workers, General Union strongly opposes the revision of the immigration…
Join Us in Supporting Our Union Members! In 2021, two dedicated union members who had served as part-time lecturers at…
I. Introduction Amidst celebratory headlines about major Japanese corporations agreeing to record-setting 5%+ wage hikes in the 2024 Shunto negotiations…
Most General Union members work in irregular or part-time employment. We now have some important news that could significantly impact…
Please note this is a Japanese language event The 6th “Labor Consultation Volunteer Training Course” will be held on Sunday,…
Download/View the PDF of Issue 8 Making Progress but problems persist: disputes continue Resolution for illegal employee representative elections at…
If you’re on employee health insurance and pension, you may already know that you (or your spouse, if you’re the…
On 2 May, the General Union demanded collective bargaining with the Fukuoka City and Fukuoka City Board of Education to…
Download/View the PDF of Issue 7 Coming soon to Doshisha Corporation: Collective Bargaining Will there be legal compliance, or dispute…
As International Workers’ Day approaches, it’s a time to reflect on the tireless efforts of workers worldwide and the victories…
2023 negotiations with Berlitz saw workers receiving a substantial pay increase for the first time in over 30 years. The…
At the heart of the General Union’s ongoing battle for workers’ rights lies the story of one member’s courageous fight…
On March 10, 2024, General Union members joined the March in March. One of the issues protested in this year’s…
